dogdog Posted June 9, 2006 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Dear all, We like food and we would like to try native jamaican food. Can you suggest some and where we can find it? Also, other than rum, what food can we bring home to surprise friends? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted June 9, 2006 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Dear all, We like food and we would like to try native jamaican food. Can you suggest some and where we can find it? Also, other than rum, what food can we bring home to surprise friends? Thanks You don't mention which port you will be visiting so I can't give a specific recommendation however the local informal dishes would certainly include Jerk Jerk chicken, Jerk fish .... jerk is a method of preparation. Seek out a small 'jerk place' .... but be warned....real jerk is warm :eek: . Jerk goat? Bring home some real Walker's Wood Jerk seasoning to make your own at home. Everyone knows that Red Stripe is JA beer - available in your local market probably....fewer know Dragon Stout ..... yummmm - We also really like TING, a grapefruit soft drink - not a purely JA thing as it is found in many islands...but close enough. I usually bring home a case when I go down for business. You can find it in Miami too, but outside of there???? Blue Mountain coffee - stay away from the tourist traps to buy it. Find a grocery store or even a street vendor the locals use. ~ these are a few of my favorite things ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWog Posted June 9, 2006 #3 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I second the "jerk". Chicken, pork, etc. There will be little dive places that will have the best food. Local tour guides can get you to them or ask a taxi driver what is best. Blue Mountain coffee always seems to be a favorite for people to bring back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdog Posted June 9, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted June 9, 2006 We are arriving Echo Rios. More suggestion are welcome. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick52 Posted June 9, 2006 #5 Share Posted June 9, 2006 We are arriving Echo Rios. More suggestion are welcome. :D I think you mean Ocho Rios. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie Posted June 10, 2006 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Local foods from JA are as follows: Jerk chicken, pork Curry chicken, goat, shirmp Beef patty Oxtail Rice and peas Fried plantains Coco Bread Ackee and salt fish This should help you taste a lot of local favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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